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Posted on 09 April 2017

Singaporeans from all walks of life, who rub their chins and derive their own analyses, are clapping their hands and praising the lawyers who represented the six City Harvest Church leaders.

This after they heard from the trial proceedings that concluded that there was no clear benefit to City Harvest Church leaders for the misappropriation of funds as what they did with their Crossover Project was for the church.

However, Singaporeans noted that there was clear benefit to the City Harvest Church defendants’ lawyers as legal fees are estimated to be about S$10 million in total when everything first started in 2013.

One Singaporean, Huat Zai, said: “It was clear that money went from the City Harvest Church leaders to their respective lawyers.”

“That is clear benefit to the lawyers who rose to the call of duty by carrying out their roles defending their clients.”

However, not all locals are impressed.

Another local, Bee Tang, said: “If S$10 million was just used to help the poor and downtrodden to bring them to the church, the investigations and trial wouldn’t have been necessary in the first place.”

Posted on 09 April 2017

I am deeply saddened by the reactions of my fellow Singaporeans to the imprisonment of my dearest pastor Kong Hee.

As a long-time member of City Harvest Church, the public clearly does not understand the sacrifices he has had to make in the name of his church.

When I first received Sun Ho’s Chinese pop CD in 2003, I thought to myself: “What kind of devil’s music is this?”

But as I listened more, it began to dawn on me that I was being overly prudish and she was actually spreading the word in the form of Satan-worshipping music to beat the devil at his own game.

Indeed, the more involved I became at the church, the more I began to understand that I could not even begin to comprehend God’s plan and the plans pastor Kong had for me, the church, its congregation and Singapore as a whole.

You see, I am but mortal. Pastor Kong is The Chosen One.

Without his light shining like a beacon of conscience, the gays, prostitutes and the opposition would start to take over Singapore. Satan would then have a hub to take over the world.

So it was with deep love that I decided to dedicate 30 percent of my husband’s salary each month to help fund Sun Ho’s music career as part of the Crossover Project.

As a good highly religious person, I have an obligation to my saviour to spread his message: From Singapore to Malaysia, to Taiwan, to China and even to the town of sin, Hollywood.

It must have been extremely difficult for Pastor Kong to see his wife in such disgusting states of undress in public all the time when she was there and for her to live in the heart of the most unholy places on Earth, Beverly Hills.

I’ve watched the TV series 90210 when I was younger. These people have no morals.

But like lepers, the Man and Woman of God must go to the sick to heal the sick.

People outside the church don’t understand us and are so quick to condemn when they haven’t experienced God through His music, sung to thumping beats and a negro man speaking in tongues at the beginning of the song.

I do not understand how China Wine or being a Geisha is related to God’s work, but as I said, I’m only mortal. God has a plan, even when I don’t understand. Even when it involves S$23 million. S$50 million. Or a glass manufacturing company.

If Pastor Kong was using that money, it must be God’s will.

Jesus preaches forgiveness, and therefore, we must forgive even if we don’t want to.

So, I forgive the government and the public for misunderstanding and blaming the church.

There’s a special place in hell for people who say nasty things about Kong Hee and an even worse one for those that framed God’s chosen workers.

Posted on 09 April 2017

No highly religious person in Singapore has come out to publicly denounce the six City Harvest Church leaders for doing wrong things and ending up in jail.

This point was noted by Singaporeans from all walks of life, who like to observe when do highly religious people who like to dabble in other people’s business come out to make claims.

One Singaporean, Boh Pa Keh, said: “It is nice to see the highly religious Singaporeans not reacting to the successful conviction and imprisonment of the six City Harvest Church leaders, despite being all about doing the right thing in the name of traditional values.”

“Almost seems like they are withholding judgement, but in reality we know they just have highly fluid standards.”

This point was confirmed by one highly religious Singaporean.

One highly religious Singaporean, Qu Jiao Tang, said: “As long as we can pick and choose what to condemn, this will give us the moral high ground and continue to ride along on our moral high horse.”

“Our inconsistency will make it so easy for right-minded people to fault us that they wouldn’t even bother to do so over time.”

Posted on 11 November 2015

City Harvest Church goers from that particular walk of life, who like to be led by others they view as leaders, have come out to thank Singaporeans and the public-at-large for the support and encouragement since the trial verdict was announced.

This after six current and former CHC leaders were found guilty of fraud and all charges levelled against them.

One CHC member, Zi Chi Wo, said he is touched by the uplifting messages and the care and concern shown for his congregation that Singaporeans have provided in this difficult period: “I would like to personally thank all Singaporeans for standing by City Harvest and our dear leaders in this difficult time of transition.”

“Singaporeans have, by and large, been very caring and thoughtful during this period of time. I have received messages in private and out in public that they do not judge us and our actions, but want the best for us.”

“This is the kind of affirmative blessing our church preaches regularly.”

Other CHC members said they were touched by the strong national support and thank all would-be followers of their religion for sparing a thought.

Another CHC goer, Qi Dao, said: “The public reception to our trial has been positive and many Singaporeans have come up to me on the streets over the last few weeks saying that they trust us and that this is only a small misunderstanding.”

“In time to come, the truth will dawn and we will be vindicated as our church moves forward to do our best for this country and its people to show them the light.”

“We see things as they are and we are comforted that Singaporeans do as well, and they have been kind and helpful to our cause, which we will continue to champion.”

“There is no sense of disillusionment or a masking of reality.”

At press time, the exchange rate is 3.4 times of blessing for every 1 Sing dollar.

Posted on 26 October 2015

They said they should have given him more money then none of this would have happened.

Thousands of City Harvest Church goers from that particular walk of life, who believe they are walking with their saviour, bowed their heads low and closed their eyes in anguish as they repeatedly said they are sorry.

This after they apologised to City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee for causing him to be found guilty of fraud with five other current and former leaders of the church.

One church goer, Yeshu Aini, said the responsibility is his to bear: “It is my fault. I should have given 50 percent of my monthly allowance to Kong Hee instead of just 30 percent.”

“I was too stingy and this caused him to do unlawful things to find ways to get more money to give to God.”

“I can only blame myself.”

Other church goers said there can be no one else left to blame for Kong Hee’s predicament but those who were still present in the congregation.

The church goer, Qu Jiao Tang, said: “We must blame all those who are still in the church now and were here all along, because those who left, have obviously absolved themselves of responsibility.”

“But look at us. We are still in this congregation and we have been and are still able to help, but it looks like we haven’t tried hard enough.”

“If we put our hearts and minds into it, we could have made a difference and Pastor Kong Hee wouldn’t be in trouble.”

“It is really the congregation’s mistake. And for that we are sorry, Pastor Kong Hee.”

At press time, current church goers said they will borrow money to give to the church if it makes the place better.

Posted on 23 October 2015

We must pray for those who go against City Harvest Church, Kong Hee and Sun Ho.

Dear New Nation Editors,

I am deeply saddened by the reactions of my fellow Singaporeans to the guilty verdict of my dearest pastor Kong Hee.

As a long time member of City Harvest Church, the public clearly does not understand the sacrifices he has had to make in the name of God.

When I first received Sun Ho’s Chinese pop CD in 2003, I thought to myself: “What kind of devil’s music is this?”

But as I listened more, it began to dawn on me that I was being overly prudish and she was actually spreading the word of God in the form of Satan-worshipping music to beat the devil at his own game.

Indeed, the more involved I became at the Church, the more I began to understand that I could not even begin to comprehend God’s plan and the plans pastor Kong had for me, the church, its congregation and Singapore as a whole.

You see, I am but mortal. Pastor Kong is The Chosen One.

Without his light shining like a beacon of conscience, the gays, prostitutes and the opposition would start to take over Singapore. Satan would then have a hub to take over the world.

So it was with deep love that I decided to dedicate 30 percent of my husband’s salary each month to help fund Sun Ho’s music career as part of the Crossover Project.

As a good Christian, I have an obligation to my saviour to spread his message: From Singapore to Malaysia, to Taiwan, to China and even to the town of sin, Hollywood.

It must have been extremely difficult for Pastor Kong to see his wife in such disgusting states of undress in public all the time when she was there and for her to live in the heart of the most unholy places on Earth, Beverly Hills.

I’ve watched the TV series 90210 when I was younger. These people have no morals.

But like lepers, the Man and Woman of God must go to the sick to heal the sick.

People outside the church don’t understand us and are so quick to condemn when they haven’t experienced God through His music, sung to thumping beats and a negro man speaking in tongues at the beginning of the song.

I do not understand how “China Wine” or being a Geisha is related to God’s work, but as I said, I’m only mortal. God has a plan, even when I don’t understand. Even when it involves S$23 million. S$50 million. Or a glass manufacturing company.

If Pastor Kong was using that money, it must be God’s will.

Jesus preaches forgiveness, and therefore, we must forgive even if we don’t want to.

So, I forgive the government and the public for misunderstanding and maligning the church.

There’s a special place in hell for people who say nasty things about Kong Hee and an even worse one for those that framed God’s chosen workers.

Posted on 23 October 2015

City Harvest Church goers from some walks of life, who have seen the error of their ways, have come out to say sorry to the rest of the world for not offering Sun Ho $500,000 of their own money right from the start to stop singing.

This after evidence and testimony revealed in court in August last year, showed that the church had to fork out $500,000 to purchase up to 32,000 unsold Sun Ho Mandarin CDs in 2004, which were distributed to unsuspecting church goers, who each received a copy.

Baey Hiao Bai, a church goer, said: “We knew she couldn’t do this thing called ‘sing’, and we are using this word liberally here.”

“My fellow church goers and I should have acted early on from the get-go to put a complete stop to her attempt at ‘singing’, or so it is called, and none of this would have happened. She should have just received the $500,000 and called it a day but we didn’t manage to make that happen.”

“For this, we are very and truly sorry. We would like to apologise to the other church members for foisting on them her CDs. And to the rest of the world, we are sorry about the warbling and the grand waste of plastic.”

However, not all church goers were unhappy about receiving Sun Ho’s CD.

Kan De Kai, a church goer, said: “I enjoyed Sun Ho’s CD a lot. It works well as a coaster for my mug. And I use the plastic CD cover as a door stopper. And I’ve made a hash out of the CD sleeve.”

Posted on 26 September 2015

A group of City Harvest Church goers have come out to say sorry to the rest of the world for not offering Sun Ho $500,000 of their own money right from the start to stop singing.

This after evidence and testimony revealed in court in August last year, showed that the church had to fork out $500,000 to purchase up to 32,000 unsold Sun Ho Mandarin CDs in 2004, which were distributed to unsuspecting church goers, who each received a copy.

Baey Hiao Bai, a church goer, said: “We knew she couldn’t do this thing called ‘sing’, and we are using this word liberally here.”

“My fellow church goers and I should have acted early on from the get-go to put a complete stop to her attempt at ‘singing’, or so it is called, and none of this would have happened. She should have just received the $500,000 and called it a day but we didn’t manage to make that happen.”

“For this, we are very and truly sorry. We would like to apologise to the other church members for foisting on them her CDs. And to the rest of the world, we are sorry about the warbling and the grand waste of plastic.”

However, not all church goers were unhappy about receiving Sun Ho’s CD.

Kan De Kai, a church goer, said: “I enjoyed Sun Ho’s CD a lot. It works well as a coaster for my mug. And I use the plastic CD cover as a door stopper. And I’ve made a hash out of the CD sleeve.”

Posted on 18 August 2014

To be humble before the courts is the best proselytising message ever.

Singaporeans from all walks of life, who look up to people who take responsibility for their actions as it is a virtue, said they would want to see the six City Harvest Church accused plead guilty before the court and put an end to the current trial that is a waste on taxpayers’ money.

This after one of the accused had said in court on Aug. 18, 2014, that church founder Kong Hee is a liar.

Jiang Pian Hua, a Singaporean, said: “If all of them just plead guilty and say they will take full responsibility before the court, Singaporeans will be more convinced that their religion is the one for everyone because it preaches being humble.”

“This will also set a good example as it means you are putting your lives in the hands of the Almighty one and let divine nature run its course.”

Other locals said pleading guilty before the courts sets a good example, as there is an element of atonement that runs parallel with some of the themes from The Good Book.

Qu Jiao Tang, another local said: “Singaporeans will think, ‘Wow! That’s such a magnanimous thing to do. The tenets of their teaching must be from somewhere really humble.'”

“It will also be the strongest proselytising message they can send out.”

Posted on 11 August 2014

They say they should have just given him the money instead of to the church.

City Harvest Church members are blaming themselves for their church founder’s predicament.

This after their church founder Kong Hee took the stand for the first time on Aug. 11, 2014, in a long-running trial over the alleged misuse of $50 million of church funds.

Qu Jiao Tang, a church goer, said: “We should have given him a bigger house at Sentosa Cove and invited everyone all over the world to Singapore. Then he wouldn’t have to get Sun Ho to spread the gospel through her skimpy dressing and provocative dance moves.”

“Imagine how bad he must feel to always see his wife in various states of undress, gyrating in public?”

Another fellow member, Xing Ye Shu, said he feels worse as this court case could have been prevented from the start: “As our rancher and we as his sheeple, it would have only been right for us to have given him all our money directly without funneling it to the church.”

Posted on 05 August 2014

A group of City Harvest Church goers have come out to say sorry to the rest of the world for not offering Sun Ho $500,000 of their own money right from the start to stop singing.

This after evidence and testimony revealed in court on Aug. 4, 2014, showed that the church had to fork out $500,000 to purchase up to 32,000 unsold Sun Ho Mandarin CDs in 2004, which were distributed to unsuspecting church goers, who each received a copy.

Baey Hiao Bai, a church goer, said: “We knew she couldn’t do this thing called ‘sing’, and we are using this word liberally here.”

“My fellow church goers and I should have acted early on from the get-go to put a complete stop to her attempt at ‘singing’, or so it is called, and none of this would have happened. She should have just received the $500,000 and called it a day but we didn’t manage to make that happen.”

“For this, we are very and truly sorry. We would like to apologise to the other church members for foisting on them her CDs. And to the rest of the world, we are sorry about the warbling and the grand waste of plastic.”

However, not all church goers were unhappy about receiving Sun Ho’s CD.

Kan De Kai, a church goer, said: “I enjoyed Sun Ho’s CD a lot. It works well as a coaster for my mug. And I use the plastic CD cover as a door stopper. And I’ve made a hash out of the CD sleeve.”

Posted on 17 May 2013

Working backwards to fit the data was a legitimate method of recording facts, bible scholars say.

The former assistant accountant of City Harvest Church made a stunning admission in the Subordinate Courts yesterday when she said she had to “work backwards” to get the interest rate for an allegedly sham bond investment made by the church in 2009.

The court heard how the interest amount of $76,625 that the church will receive from a $11.4 million investment did not tally with the supposed two percent per annum in returns.

To make the numbers work, the assistant accountant had to rework the interest rate to make it 5.05 percent instead.

However, bible scholars were quick to point out that retrofitting of data was a legitimate means of putting events down on paper.

And the accountant was probably acting in Jesus’ interests.

Yehsu Aini, a bible scholar, said: “The New Testament was most likely written 300 years after the supposed existence of a Jewish man in the Levant-Gulf region, who proclaimed himself to be the son of God.”

“This explains the multiple accounts in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and the attempts to square the circle by making connections to the Old Testament about prophecies fulfilled. It was a legitimate way to record history then because there was no Internet.”

This reasoning might even be pursued by the defence team.

A source close to the case, but who declined to be named, said: “This could be grounds for a full acquittal for all six of them charged.”

Posted on 06 March 2013

City Harvest’s Chew Eng Han’s bid to engage a Queen’s Counsel to defend him goes up in smoke.

It appears that not all prayers are answered by God.

City Harvest Church’s Chew Eng Han, who is going to trial this May for conspiring to cheat the church of millions of dollars, has failed in his bid to appoint a highly powerful Queen’s Counsel from the UK to defend him in the upcoming City Harvest cheating case in court.

He is now left without a lawyer, and the High Court Judge VK Rajah who dismissed Chew’s bid poetically chastised him by saying that he is the “sole author of his predicament”.

Some members of the public-at-large, however, are suggesting that it is because Chew did not pray hard enough. And it is not because God did not listen.

Ye Shu, a church-goer, said: “He should have fasted. I can still see his paunch.”

City Harvest Church’s Chew Eng Han couldn’t get a Queen’s Counsel to defend him, proving once and for all, money can’t buy you love

Others, who are more practical, are saying that Chew shouldn’t have last minute grab Buddha leg.

In an email reply, God said that he had to handle the Sabah crisis first. His neglect of other mundane affairs is regrettable.

The Almighty said: “If you read my book, you would know my specialty lies with war. Not dealing with finance.”

Shit getting real in Sabah

Other Singaporeans who are following the case. such as this TR Emeritus reader said: “Foreign talent! Foreign talent! Whole day hire foreigners! Sinkapore Sinkapore! Pappies Sinkapore grunt grunt!”